By: Lifestyle DeskNew Delhi | Updated: January 17, 2026 12:00 PM IST 5 min readSoha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu’s love story started in the most unexpected ways. From casual messages that went nowhere, to an ice-cream plan that almost didn’t happen, their journey began with a funny clash of food choices. In conversation with Her Circle, the Bollywood actor revealed how two very different love languages worked out perfectly in the end. Talking about who asked whom out first, Soha shared, “Kunal would send me messages saying, ‘So, what are you doing tonight?’ and I’d be like, ‘Nothing’, and then he would say nothing, and I’d be like, ‘What a weirdo, what does this mean? Surely, you should follow up’. But he never followed up. And then once he said, ‘Do you want to go out for ice cream? ‘ and I said, I don’t eat ice cream. I eat fat-free sorbet.’ to which he said, ‘I don’t think we can be friends’, because how can you not eat?’Further elaborating how their love languages differ, she added, “His love language is food. So that was a big hurdle in our relationship. He likes to cook, and he likes to feed people. And for me, loving someone is not feeding them. It’s probably conversing, looking into their eyes, something like that.”Reflecting on this, Tanni Choudhury, a faculty member at Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, shared that there are five love languages through which people express their love and affection to their partners. “While you and your partner don’t need to have the same love language, it is important to communicate in their respective love language to make them feel most loved,” she told indianexpress.com.Words of affirmationWords of Affirmation refer to verbal compliments or words of appreciation that are best expressed in simple, straightforward statements such as: “You look radiant in that dress,” or “I really appreciate your washing the dishes tonight.” Use encouraging, kind, and humble words, and keep in mind the manner in which you speak to your partner when expressing these words of affirmation. Writing a love letter or setting a goal to compliment your partner every day for a month are other novel ways. In a time of crisis, physical touch is a powerful way to communicate love, when we need to feel loved more than anything. (Source: Instagram/@sakpataudi)Quality timeQuality time means undivided attention, togetherness, and quality conversation as central aspects of this love language. When two individuals share their needs, feelings, and desires in a sympathetic, friendly, and uninterrupted way, they are expressing this powerful love language. Some quality activities that you can include are taking a walk together and making a lunch/dinner appointment for your partner. The key is to create memories of love.Receiving giftsReceiving gifts as a primary love language symbolises thoughtfulness that speaks more loudly than a gift you hold in your hands. This set of people shows their love and affection, and they feel loved when they are given gifts. The idea is the thought expressed in securing the gift and giving it as an expression of love. Making a DIY gift for your partner or trying a parade of gifts are examples that you can incorporate into your romantic lives.Acts of serviceActs of Service, as a love language, centres around the willingness to do activities that help share the responsibilities of everyday life with your partner. These are individual actions you perform to express affection. One way you can include this if this is your partner’s love language is by making a list of requests your partner has made and selecting one each week as an expression of love.Story continues below this adALSO READ | Valentine’s Day special: Gift ideas for your partner according to their love languagePhysical touchPhysical touch includes hand-holding, embracing, and kissing as ways of communicating emotional love to your partner. It could consist of simple, implicit touches of love, such as putting your hand on your partner’s shoulder as you pour a cup of tea. In a time of crisis, physical touch is a powerful way to communicate love, when we need to feel loved more than anything. It indicates that you care and offers a unique opportunity to express love. Reaching out to hold your partner’s hand and give a hug when they arrive home are ways to incorporate this love language. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd